Journal of Wound Care

The only monthly, international, Medline-listed, impact factor, wound care journal

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Clinical efficacy and safety of a silver ion-releasing foam dressing on hard-to-heal wounds: a meta-analysis

An evaluation of shared wound care using a developed toolkit and a high-performance foam dressing External link

This evaluation assesses real-world implementation of SWC using a published framework, educational toolkits, and five-layer dressing with change indicator (ALLEVYN, Smith+Nephew, UK).

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TLC-NOSF dressings as a first-line local treatment of chronic wounds: a systematic review of clinical evidence

Negative pressure wound therapy made simple: expert panel recommendations External link

Wound management poses a substantial economic burden, and the prevalence of hard-to-heal (chronic) wounds is a growing health concern. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), with and without instillation, is an adjunctive therapy commonly used to manage acute and hard-to-heal wounds and has demonstrated positive clinical outcomes.

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A novel approach for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers using a multimodal wound matrix: a clinical study

ULTRA-CARE: a pilot study on Indonesia's first ultrasonography training programme for wound care nurses External link

This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the ULTRA-CARE training programme in enhancing the knowledge, skills and attitude of nurses in using U/S in wound care practice.

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Experiences of patients with hard-to-heal wounds: insights from a pilot survey

A wound dressing with copper and silver nanoparticles versus ionic silver hydrofibre dressing for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: a randomised clinical trial External link

The objective of this trial was to compare the clinical performance and safety of a novel wound dressing containing silver and copper nanoparticles (Nanordica; Nanordica Medical OÜ, Estonia) (Ag/Cu) with the ionic silver-based dressing Aquacel Ag+ Extra (Convatec Group, UK) (Ag+) for the treatment of infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).


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Medical education projects

Medical education projects

We co-ordinate and develop all types of scientific content, including clinical evaluations, case-study series, consensus documents, webinars podcasts and more.

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Live and on-demand wound-care webinars

Watch our latest webinars on-demand and join in the conversation on the latest wound-care topics

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Wounds Week Webinars

Wounds Week

Wounds Week gives a chance for the wound care community to come together, engaging in key education free of charge.

JWC Masterclass

JWC Masterclass

One-hour webinar debates led by international experts in wound care. Skin substitutes, Antimicrobial stewardship, Electrical stimulation — discover which masterclass interests you.

Semana HEI Webinars

Semana HEI

Semana HEI gives a chance for the Spanish-speaking wound care community to come together, engaging in key education free of charge.

JWC Awards 2025

The JWC Awards 2025

The JWC Awards recognise innovation and excellence in research and practice. As part of the JWC Conference 2025, the JWC Awards will return to London in February 2025.

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Unmissable wound-care events

Top wound care events to mark your calendar, including the JWC National Wound Care Conference and Lymphoedema Conference.

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National Wound Care Conference 2022

National Wound Care Conference External link

The National Wound Care Conference will bring together the leading voices in tissue viability and wound care to discuss the key management, clinical and professional issues.

CAMPs

CAMPs Wound Care Summit External link

Join us for the premier event in wound care – the CAMPs Wound Care Summit. Discover the latest advancements, engage with industry experts, and connect with like-minded professionals in this transformative two-day experience.

The Wound Care Handbook

The Wound Care Handbook

The professional’s guide to wound product selection, the Wound Care Handbook is an indispensable tool for wound care professionals seeking the perfect solutions for their care.

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